Remember Bisphenol A, also known as BPA, the toxic endocrine-disrupting chemical which leached out of plastic drink bottles that has now been banned worldwide? Well, the bad news is that it’s still around and you have more contact with it than you imagine! Thermal paper […]
As gardeners, we often told that we shouldn’t use office photocopying paper or glossy magazines in our worm farms, compost or the garden in general. Many gardeners ask why not? There are very good reasons not to, which we’ll explore in this article! By understanding […]
I’ve been contacted by Geoffrey and Craig Clitheroe to promote their upcoming film Permaculture The Documentary. In their article they introduce themselves, their work, and give us three sample videos which I’d like to share. I personally found the Permaculture Documentary : Jodie Venetti video […]
Sometimes we need to cut down trees to remove them, but chopping trees down to the ground does not stop them putting out new growth from the stump or from the roots and eventually turning back into full sized trees again. In fact, the technique […]
With the ever-increasing interest in food growing worldwide, many people are trying their hand at growing nut trees with great success. Pistachio nuts are very popular, just about everyone loves them, and it’s inevitable that some gardeners will take interest in growing their very own […]
Sleep Deep Pad (image credit: Earthing Oz, http://www.EarthingOz.com.au, photo used with permission) In my article “Earthing and Grounding – Restoring Your Natural Balance” I discussed how the modern lifestyle subjects the human body to unnatural conditions which are potentially harmful to health and wellbeing. When […]
Universal Earthing Mat (image credit: Earthing Oz, http://www.EarthingOz.com.au, photo used with permission) In my article “Earthing and Grounding – Restoring Your Natural Balance” I discussed how the modern lifestyle subjects the human body to unnatural conditions which are potentially harmful to health and wellbeing. When […]
“The greatest polluting element in the earth’s environment is the proliferation of electromagnetic fields. I consider that to be a far greater threat on a global scale than warming, or the increase of chemical elements in the environment.” – Dr. Robert O. Becker, MD Modern […]
Weeds growing on path and driveways, though crack or gaps in concrete and paving, or in empty garden beds are very easily taken care of without chemicals or digging. How is that possible you may ask? Go put the kettle on, then come back here […]
What are Citrus Galls? Citrus galls are unsightly swellings caused by a tiny female citrus gall wasp (Bruchophagus fellis) which lays her eggs in the soft new growth of citrus trees in spring. As the new growth hardens off, a woody gall forms around the […]
Wolf Garten Ks2K Fixed Hand Tool Weeding And Planting Knife (You can click the image or link above to view product details or purchase this product from Amazon and support Deep Green Permaculture!) A Weeding and Planting Knife is one of those garden tools that […]
Natural pest control techniques such as companion planting can control most of your small garden pests such as insects, but what can gardeners do about birds and animals? The seasonal event of birds and other critters stripping fruit trees clean is nothing new for farmers, […]
Good gardeners understand the importance of timing their work to the seasons of the year, but to be able to do that, we must know when the actual seasons start and end! There are different ways to divide up a year into seasons, which changes […]
WOLF-Garten Utility Tree Hook (You can click the image or link above to view product details or purchase this product from Amazon and support Deep Green Permaculture!) Putting up bird netting using the WOLF-Garten Utility Tree Hook The WOLF-Garten Utility Tree Hook is the kind […]
Here’s a great free e-book produced by the Australian Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation – “Bee Friendly: A planting guide for European Honey Bees and Australian native pollinators” by Mark Leech. This comprehensive planting guide lists both Australian native plants and exotic plants which […]
Fruit trees naturally reproduce themselves from seeds, but most fruit trees that you buy are not produced that way for very good reasons. There are many ways to propagate fruit trees, and each method has its advantages and disadvantages. Whether you propagate fruit trees yourself […]
Pruning for Flowers and Fruit (CSIRO PUBLISHING Gardening Guides) (You can click the image or link above to view product details or purchase this book from Amazon and support Deep Green Permaculture!) Pruning for Flowers and Fruit (CSIRO PUBLISHING Gardening Guides) by Jane Varkulevicius is […]
All New Square Foot Gardening II: The Revolutionary Way to Grow More in Less Space (You can click the image or link above to view product details or purchase this book from Amazon and support Deep Green Permaculture!) All New Square Foot Gardening II: The […]
Here is a guest article written by Eugene Feygin and provided by Quill.com! While your office may not be your sanctuary, a few simple changes can positively affect the way you feel and work. For starters, you can add a little life to your workspace […]
Praying mantises are a beneficial predator in your garden, they eat other insects and keep the pest insect population down. It’s important to be able to recognise their eggs so that you don’t accidentally damage them, that way you’ll be rewarded with a garden full […]
Jackie French’s Guide to Companion Planting (You can click the image or link above to view product details or purchase this book from Amazon and support Deep Green Permaculture!) Jackie French’s Guide to Companion Planting is one of my favourite books on the subject of […]
How does Permaculture tie in with our understanding of health? Can it realistically be seen as a ‘health promoting movement’? In this article we’ll examine our connection to Nature and how it affects our health and wellbeing, we’ll look at supporting scientific research on the […]
“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in tune once more” John Burroughs (1837-1921), American naturalist and writer In Permaculture, we are usually concerned with healthy and harmonious ecological systems, but it’s equally important for us to […]
Bokashi Composting: Scraps to Soil in Weeks (You can click the image or link above to view product details or purchase this book from Amazon and support Deep Green Permaculture!) Bokashi Composting: Scraps to Soil in Weeks by Adam Footer is a very comprehensive book […]
